2011 KIA Sedona ignition

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Instrument panel illumination
(if equipped)
When the vehicle’s parking lights or head-
lights are on, rotate the illumination con-
trol knob to adjust the instrument panel
illumination intensity.
The instrument cluster (Type B) illumina-
tion intensity can be adjusted by rotating
the control knob with the headlight switch
in any position when the ignition switch is
in ON position.
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The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that
displays information related to driving,
including compass, distance to empty,
driving time, average fuel consumption
and outside temperature on the display
when the ignition switch is in ON posi-
tion. All stored driving information is reset
if the battery is disconnected.
Mode selection
The compass is always displayed until
the display is turned off.
Push the MODE button to select distance
to empty, driving time, average fuel con-
sumption and outside temperature func-
tions.
Compass (if equipped)
The vehicle compass displays the direc-
tion the vehicle is heading.
Heading display
- E : East
- W : West
- S : South
- N : North
ex) NE : North East
✽ ✽NOTICE
If new vehicle is first driven, perform
calibration procedure as follows.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)
OVQ020318Driving time (ET)
Average fuel consumption
(AVG)
Outside temperature
OFF
Distance to empty (RANGE)
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Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.
ECOMINDERTM indica-
tor (if equipped)
The ECOMINDERTMindicator is a system
that illuminates “ECO” when the driver
has reached optimum fuel efficiency.
The ECOMINDER
TMindicator will turn
the ECO light green on the instrument
panel when you are driving fuel effi-
ciently in the ECO ON mode.
If you don't want the indicator dis-
played, you can turn the ECO ON
mode to OFF mode by pressing the
TRIP button.
For ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,
please refer to the previous page.
Fuel efficient driving can be influenced by driving habits and road conditions.
The indicator will not display while in P (Park), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse).
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
ECOMINDERTM WARNING
Don't keep watching the “ECO”
ECOMINDERTM indicator while dri-
ving. It may distract you while dri-
ving and cause an accident that
could result in severe personal
injury.
ECO

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Air bag warning light
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-
minates while the vehicle is being driven,
see an authorized Kia Dealer for immedi-
ate service.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
This light illuminates if the key is turned
to ON and goes off in approximately 3
seconds if the system is operating nor-
mally.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS system. Contact
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) sys-
tem warning light
If two warning lights illumi-
nate at the same time while
driving, your vehicle has a
problem with ABS and EBD
system.
In this case, your ABS system and regu-
lar brake system may not work normally.
Have the vehicle checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Safety belt warning light
If the driver's safety belt is not fastened
when the key is turned ON or if it is
unfastened after the key is turned ON,
the safety belt warning light blinks until
the belt fastened.
Safety belt warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver's safety belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned ON or if it
is unfastened after the key is ON, the
safety belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 6 seconds. At this time, if
the safety belt is fastened, the chime will
stop at once.
High beam indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
WARNING
If the both ABS and Brake warning
lights are ON and stay ON, your
vehicle’s brake system will not work
normally. So you may experience an
unexpected and dangerous situa-
tion during sudden braking. In this
case, avoid high speed driving and
abrupt braking. Have your vehicle
checked by Authorized Kia Dealer
as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure
warning
This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while dri-
ving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road andstop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the START or ON position. The warning
light should go off when the parking
brake is released while engine is run-
ning.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have it towed to any Authorized Kia
Dealer for a brake system inspection
and necessary repairs. To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Parking start warning chime
If you drive over 10 km/h (6 mph) with the
parking brake applied, the parking start
warning chime will sound.
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)
The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift lever
selection.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately after the engine oil pressurewarning light is illuminated, severedamage could result.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized Kia Dealer.

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Taillight indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the taillights
are ON.
Charging system
warning
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an Authorized
Kia Dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
Tailgate open
warning light
This warning light comes on when the
tailgate is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position.
Door ajar warning chime
If a door or tailgate is opened while dri-
ving the vehicle over 10 km/h (6 mph),
the warning chime will sound.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia Dealer.
Low fuel level
warning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
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Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) (check
engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized Kia Dealer promptly.
✽ ✽NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On
Board Diagnostic System Malfunction
Indicator Light ( ) in the instrument
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
is tight.
Low washer fluid level
warning indicator
(if equipped)
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
ESC indicator
(Electronic Stability
Control) (if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions and under normal
driving conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating. If
the ESC system malfunctions the indica-
tor illuminates and stays on. Take your
vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer and
have the system checked.
ESC OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC function off,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light ( ) illuminated may cause damage to the emission controlsystems which could effect dri- vability and/or fuel economy.

If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) Illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damage is possible which could result in loss ofengine power. Have the EngineControl System inspected as soonas possible by an authorized Kia Dealer.
ESC
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Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
Lights on warning chime
The lights on warning chime will sound if
the headlight switch is left in the 1st or
2nd position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Key reminder warning chime
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle.
CRUISE
SET